Commercial Awning Solutions for Bayswater & Paddington Businesses

We supply and install commercial awnings across Kensington and Paddington. From Kensington High Street boutiques to Paddington Basin hotels and South Kensington cafés, we deliver awning solutions that protect outdoor spaces and strengthen brand visibility in these busy West London districts.

In areas where shoppers and tourists are constantly moving through, your awning does more than keep the weather off. It’s what makes people stop and choose your venue from the dozens they pass every day.

We handle installations for hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops, and businesses across West London. Need weather-resistant outdoor dining that works year-round? Want your shopfront or hotel entrance to stand out? We’ve got 30 years of experience fitting awnings that deliver exactly that.

Quality Manufacturing Behind Every Awning

We produce awnings at our own Sussex and Surrey facilities and work with Markilux, the German manufacturer that’s been engineering precision awning systems since 1972. This dual approach gives us the flexibility to handle different specifications and budgets.

A boutique hotel in Paddington needs something different from a Kensington High Street café. Traditional awning for a Victorian terrace in South Kensington? High-spec electric awning for a modern hotel? We’ve got the manufacturing setup for both.

Our UK manufacturing base means quick project turnaround. Combined with our Markilux partnership for premium specs, we deliver quality without the wait. That matters in West London’s competitive hospitality market where every day your outdoor space sits empty costs money.

Why choose Aquarius Blinds?

As a family-owned British manufacturer with over 40 years of experience, Aquarius Blinds is dedicated to delivering exceptional shading solutions for homes, businesses and architectural projects across the South East. Our Crawley showroom brings that expertise to life, giving you the chance to see working awnings, fabrics, frame finishes, lighting, heating and automation options up close before making a decision.

Flagship Showroom - Awning, Heating, & Lighting Displays
Leading supplier & installer of Markilux in the South East
Manufactured in Britain From Our Sussex Showroom & Factory
Hundreds of 5-star reviews from satisfied clients
Full DWG & CAD support for architects and commercial projects
Extensive fabric and finish options for truly bespoke designs
Over 40 years’ expertise in complex and bespoke installations
Sustainability-focused service, continually improving materials and processes

Book a Showroom Appointment

Your private appointment lets you see working awnings, fabrics, frame finishes, lighting, heating and automation options up close, with expert guidance on the best shading solution for your home, business or project.

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Use the form below or call on 0208 288 1081, and one of our friendly team will be in touch to help with any questions or queries you have.

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iBikeRide
15 October 2026
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Great service and looks awesome
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Jenni Dobbs
17 September 2026
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From start to finish the sales team, office admin and installers have been on the ball, communicative and professional. Compared to experience with their main competitor who we used before (not naming names…) it’s been noticeably better service and result. The awning looks great, sturdy and we have faith that if there are any issues in future they’ll continue to be there for us.
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Mike Kiernan
8 September 2026
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Excellent installation from 2 very helpful experts. Particularly helpful to create an external electricity supply
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Joanna Layton
2 September 2026
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Great service all the way through from survey to fitting. Really knowledgeable and very pleasant team who kept us informed along the way during the manufacturing process and delivered to the agreed timeframe. Punctual to all appointments. We are really pleased with the final fitting. I think this is the largest residential awning they have installed! Thanks.
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Stuart Wood
27 August 2026
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Great experience with install and pre-sales
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Nick Brookes
26 August 2026
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From the initial contact through to installation, the Aquarius team were throughly professional and courteous. All the different awning options available to us were comprehensively explained and we are very satisfied with our final choice. Thanks.
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ian wimbush
25 August 2026
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A good team of people arrived on time very tidy excellent service
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Matthew Langston
18 August 2026
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Our was a very positive one. From being advised on our choice by Andrew, to the installation by Reiss, Craig and Callum. Were also honest and communicated with when Markilux experienced a 2 week delay in production due to paint issues
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Joanna Rees
12 August 2026
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Just had a Markilux awning fitted, by Aquarius, with vertical drop down, which is well worth the additional cost. I am over the moon pleased with it. Andrew and Reis were excellent onsite and it is so hot today, not easy working in this heat. The whole process was really smooth. No pushy sales, just good honest advice. Thank you! Happy customer in Burgess Hill
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Terry Townsend
12 August 2026
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Excellent service from start to finish order through to fitting all up and running in under an hour really pleased with the awning and the fabric looks great

Commercial Awnings for Kensington & Paddington's Busy Streets

We’ve been in the commercial awning business for over 30 years, building our reputation as one of London and the South East’s leading specialists. As a family-run company, we deliver quality installations with the service standards hotels and restaurants expect.

Want better outdoor capacity for your business? Need a frontage that catches passing tourist traffic? An Aquarius Blinds awning gives you both. Our installation team handles every fit, on schedule and done properly.

We work across London, handling the planning requirements, access considerations, and design challenges that come with different building types. Conservation area restrictions, busy street access, designs for both period properties and modern developments—these are the standard challenges we navigate on commercial awning projects.

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Our accreditations for your peace of mind

Our commitment to safety starts with our staff. A dedicated training program ensures all fitters, especially those using specialised equipment, are fully qualified to operate machinery safely. Rest assured, your awning will be installed by a team of certified professionals:

  • IPAF certificated
  • PASMA certificated
  • Public & employee Liability insurance
  • Asbestos training
  • All staff are DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) cleared
  • CHAS accredited (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment)

Areas We Cover in London

With more than three decades of experience supplying and fitting commercial awnings to a wide range of businesses across London, we are the team to help – whatever your requirements may be.

Have a Question? Get in touch with our team today